Lancaster

English

/ˈlænkæstə(ɹ)/, /ˈlæn.kæs.tɚ/

proper noun
Definitions
  • The of House of Lancaster, a dynasty of English kings and one of the opposing factions involved in the 15th century of the Wars of the Roses. The name comes from the fact that its members were descended from of John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster; their symbol was a red rose.
  • The , a UK local government district with city status in Lancashire in North West England. Its main settlement is Lancaster, from which it obtained its city status.
  • (city in Lancashire).
  • (locality in Shire of Campaspe,City of Greater Shepparton).
  • Several places in Canada:
  • Several places in the United States:
  • (aircraft) A type of four-engined British bomber aircraft built by during World War 2.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Lancaster.

Origin

Middle English

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